Can you keep chickens in Borough of Hi-Nella, NJ?
Unclear. Hi-Nella does not publish its municipal code online, so its rules on backyard chickens could not be checked; ask the Borough Clerk.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- No online code found on eCode360, Municode, General Code or the borough website (hinellaboro.org).
- The NJ DCA Local Code of Ordinances Directory lists Hi-Nella's code as "Not published online".
- The borough website posts only budgets, notices and a few single ordinances (salary, sewer rates, yard sales, no-knock); none deal with animals.
Source: Borough of Hi-Nella website, No published municipal code (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Hi-Nella clerk or zoning office before you build.
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